Three Republicans & two Democrats have filed to run in the July 7 primary election. Winners in a special election on Sept. 10 to fill the seat in Congress left vacant by former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock
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18th DISTRICT ELECTION
TWO MORE ENTER THE RACE
Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton announced she will again seek the White House with a promise to serve as the “champion” of everyday Americans. Republican Sen. Marco Rubio jumped into his party’s race with a message to donors that he’s “uniquely qualified” to be elected president. The Iowa caucuses take place Mon., February 1.
ESTATE TAX VOTE
In a message-sending vote, the Senate endorsed killing the estate tax, but the Republican majority could attract the support of just one Democrat. The 54-46 vote came on one of a series of non-binding amendments to the Senate budget resolution. Ending the death tax was among the messages the IFB Leaders to Washington group brought… read more
POLITICAL IDENTITIES
Pew Research has released a report on what makes up the two major political parties. Here’s a closer look at who identifies as Democrat and Republican: http://bit.ly/1mFAoQD